ACTs Strategic Partners

做厙TVis proud to work with a number of strategic partners in a variety of different areas of the Career and College readiness space. Our aim is to work with strategic partners that can add value to learners, their families and the educators that serve them. If you have any questions about potentially becoming an 做厙TVstrategic partner please contact Andy Taylor (Andrew.taylor@act.org).

做厙TV& BenchPrep: Advancing Career Readiness

做厙TVand BenchPreps partnership is reshaping workforce preparation for todays learners. Through the delivery of ACTs WorkKeys簧 Curriculum on BenchPreps dynamic, configurable learning platform, 做厙TVprovides non-traditional students with an accessible and engaging way to build the critical skills employers demand. This partnership focuses on enhancing the learning experience and helping individuals develop foundational career readiness skills. 做厙TVand BenchPrep empower learners with the knowledge, confidence, and preparation needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce.

Collegewise

Collegewise is the official 做厙TVpartner for college admissions. As the most trusted voice in the college admissions space, Collegewise is on a mission to help more students experience the transformative power of higher education. A strategic partner of the 做厙TVsince 2023, Collegewise empowers students through expert guidance that simplifies the admissions process, reduces stress, and supports well being, so that students can gainacceptance to great-fit colleges where they can thrive.

In partnership with the ACT, Collegewise develops and presents the My Journey webinar series, reaching thousands of families with expert guidance on every stage of the college admissions process. Collegewise offers a wealth of free, expert resources on everything from middle school success skills to college essays and application strategies, and together with the ACT, expands access to these tools for students and families nationwide. The partnership also delivers professional development for educators and school counselors worldwide, offering practical support and resources to help students succeed.

For over twenty-five years, Collegewise has offered expert, one-on-one college admissions counseling for middle and high school students. We also collaborate with schools, nonprofits, like-minded organizations, and employee benefit programs to increase access to trusted guidance. Visit us at and follow us on , , , and .

Going Merry

Going Merry is the leading college financial planning platform dedicated to matching students with scholarships, discovering and comparing colleges, and providing a dynamic marketplace of financial wellness partners. Committed to promoting accessibility, equity, and financial empowerment, Going Merry delivers personalized resources, expert guidance, and data-driven tools to help high school seniors and undergraduates maximize aid opportunities and minimize debt. As an official strategic partner of ACT, Going Merry works to integrate scholarship matching and financial aid planning into ACTs college and career readiness ecosystem, ensuring students and families receive support throughout their college financial planning journey.

Kaplan

Since 2020, Kaplan and 做厙TVhave worked together to deliver the most authentic and rigorous prep experience, trusted by hundreds of thousands of students each year. Through this strategic partnership, students gain access to high-quality, affordable resources designed in three distinct formats to support a variety of exam preparation needs. The offerings include 99th-percentile-scoring teachers leading live online classes, full-length practice tests, on-demand video lessons, and practice questions with in-depth answer analysis, all aligned to the structure, format, question types and content of the ACT. 

The organizations researchers and psychometricians monitor and rigorously evaluate outcomes and effectiveness of the programs. Recently, Kaplan, with 做厙TVreview and approval, published a 4-point score gain for highly-engaged Live Online students. Students who put in the time to prepare with Kaplan, on average, increase their practice exam scores by 4 points. Together, 做厙TVand Kaplan are committed to leveling the playing field by making effective test preparation accessible to all students, especially those from underserved communities, empowering them to be confident and ready to demonstrate their knowledge on the 做厙TVand through the results, pursue their college goals.

Mastery Prep

做厙TVEducation Corp. has collaborated with MasteryPrep簧 on a new and improved approach to 做厙TVpreparation called 做厙TVOnline Prep, Powered by MasteryPrep. This strategic partnership was formed with the mission of providing a world-class, customized 做厙TVpractice experience to all school districts and educators with the goal of empowering every student to succeed.

As a leader in the test prep market, MasteryPrep already works with over 2,500 schools and school districts to provide meaningful, measurable academic support that supports student performance on standardized assessments without teaching to the test. Their platform offers adaptive assessments, detailed analysis, and a contextual course of study for students to help them focus on critical skills that need improvement.

做厙TVis transforming college and career readiness pathways so that every student can discover and reach their full potential. Grounded in more than 65 years of research, ACTs learning resources, assessments, research, and work-ready credentials are trusted by students, job seekers, educators, schools, government agencies, and employers in the United States and worldwide to help test-takers achieve their education and career goals at every stage of life. 

Mastery Preps test prep solutions for the 做厙TValready use ACT-licensed content. This strategic partnership between 做厙TVEducation Corp. and MasteryPrep strengthens the existing relationship and highlights the shared commitment to improving outcomes for all 做厙TVtest takers. 

National Test Prep Association (NTPA)

The National Test Prep Association (NTPA) is the leading professional organization dedicated to supporting educators and tutors specializing in standardized test preparation. Committed to promoting excellence, ethics, and continuous improvement, NTPA provides resources, professional development, networking opportunities, and advocacy for test prep professionals worldwide. As an official strategic partner of ACT, NTPA collaborates closely to enhance accessibility, equity, and quality in 做厙TVpreparation, ensuring students and families have trusted, ethical support to reach their academic and collegiate goals.

Sparkl

做厙TVis proud to work with its Strategic Partner, . Sparkl offers 做厙TVpreparation in the international market and is a personalized one-on-one tutoring platform that supports students in preparing for the ACT. Every learning journey at Sparkl is designed around the belief that one size fits one, with study plans, pace, and pedagogy tailored to each students individual needs. Beyond subject mastery, Sparkls certified mentors provide structured guidance, real-time doubt-solving, and ongoing mentoring to helpstudents stay motivated and confident.

In addition to 做厙TVpreparation, Sparkl also supports students preparing for competitive Indian entrance exams such as NEET and JEE, while strengthening core school fundamentals. By blending technology with a student-centered approach, Sparkl ensures that academic excellence is paired with personal growth, confidence, and well-being shaping not just successful learners, but future-ready individuals.

SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students, empowering them to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. SkillsUSA represents more than 442,000 career and technical education students and teachers in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary institutions nationwide. Those members represent 130 in-demand occupational areas, from 3-D animation to welding. A vital solution to the skills gap, SkillsUSA has served over 15 million members since its founding in 1965. Learn more at  and follow us on , , and .

Wiley

As the official publisher of ACT簧 test prep materials, Wiley (NYSE: WLY) delivers authoritative study guides to help students achieve their academic goals. Wiley is one of the world's largest publishers and a trusted leader in research and learning. Our industry-leading content, services, platforms, and knowledge networks are tailored to meet the evolving needs of our customers and partners, including researchers, students, instructors, professionals, institutions, and corporations. We empower knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities. For more than two centuries, Wiley has been delivering on its timeless mission to unlock human potential. Visit us at . Follow us on , ,  and .